Projeto de intervenção que visa aumentar a adesão ao tratamento de pacientes hipertensos e diabéticos em uma unidade básica de saúde de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

Abstract

The Systemic Arterial Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus are chronic diseases that contribute directly or indirectly to deaths caused by cardiovascular diseases. Considering the high number of patients with uncontrolled glycemic and blood pressure observed during medical visits, as well as the severity of the cardiovascular disease consequences occurred when the drug treatment is inappropriate, a project of intervention was considered necessary. The project aims to improve the adherence to the drug treatment of hypertensives and diabetics patients cared for by Team 01 of the Basic Health Unit Cabana, in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. The action plan was based on the Strategic Situational Planning method. In order to give theoretical support to the project, a bibliographic review was carried out based on materials available at the Virtual Health Library, in documents and database of the Ministry of Health and guidelines of Brazilian societies of medical specialties. The proposition was based on the preparation of self-explanatory material for appropriate storing of medications for daily use and training of Community Health Agents about Systemic Arterial Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Therefore, it is expected that the Community Health Agents become multipliers of information during the monthly home visits, in order to keep the population well informed about their illness under treatment and, consequently, to improve drug adherence and its effects. Thus, it is hoped to increase the attention dedicated to patients with these conditions and to reduce morbidity and mortality in the population of the area covered by Team 01 of the Basic Health Unit.